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Artist Oluseye Ogunlesi builds a Black Ark to explore Canada’s colonial history
A piece by a Nigerian-Canadian artist based on the trans-Atlantic slave trade debuted at a Toronto arts festival this summer.
Big reveal: Biden to help unveil Obama White House portrait
After its unveiling in the White House, President Obama’s official portrait will end the chain of white American presidents.
In St. Louis, a battle is brewing over police accountability
St. Louis police have pushed back against civilian oversight, stating a fear of retaliation by anti-police groups.
Poll: Black and Hispanic Americans more susceptible to gun violence
A recent survey of Americas revealed that Black and Latino people are more likely to know someone who experienced gun violence than others.
Bank of America announces new loan options for first-time homebuyers in Black and Hispanic communities nationwide
People of color and other first-time home buyers can take advantage of new loan options from Bank of America in some neighborhoods.
Delta Air Lines releases new stock images of Black and brown people to promote diversity in travel
Delta Air Lines is working to promote representation in the travel industry with a new photo marketing campaign in partnership with Adobe.
African American AP course now offered to high schools across the U.S.
The College Board and Howard University have developed an African American AP course for high school students to expand their knowledge.
Mississippi governor declares state of emergency with end of Jackson water crisis nowhere in sight
Jackson residents are without running water due to recent flooding, promoting Mississippi’s governor and President Biden to respond.
Barbie honors first female self-made millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker, with new doll
C.J. Walker started a haircare line for Black women, becoming the first self-made woman millionaire. Mattel now honors her with a Barbie.
Black Covid long-haulers felt invisible to the health care system, so they formed their own support groups
Patients like Chimére Smith pleaded with doctors to take their COVID-19 symptoms seriously. When ignored, they went online for support.
A Tiny House in Manhattan Has a Link to the Underground Railroad
For decades, a Manhattan property has housed various businesses, but only recently has its impactful history been revealed.
‘A League of Their Own’ remake shows what it’s like to be Black and trans in the 1940s
Amazon’s take on the first women’s baseball league highlights the struggles of Black and trans athletes that were overlooked previously.
California Bill Could Restrict the Use of Rap Lyrics in Court
Some Californian lawmakers want a law that would bar rap lyrics from being used as evidence in court cases, citing freedom of expression.
Affirmative Action Was Banned at Two Top Universities. They Say They Need It.
Universities in California and Michigan have been prevented from instating affirmative action policies, and Black students have suffered.
Seaport Boston and Black Owned Bos. team up for an innovative outdoor market
Some Black business owners in Boston will have a chance to reach more shoppers in a new outdoor market after two organizations struck a deal.
Black Alabama pastor says he was wrongfully arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers
The most recent example of police calls inspired by racism involved a pastor from Alabama who was helping a neighbor on vacation.
Black August uplifted as alternative Black History Month
For over 40 years, some Black Americas have celebrated “Black August” in recognition of Black Panther George Jackson’s fight for freedom.
A North Texas school district says a book chapter by its namesake about a lynching is not appropriate for some students
In his book, George Dawson writes about his boyhood in the early 1900s, but some people worry the content isn’t appropriate for young minds.
Before Serena, There Was Althea
While Serena Williams shone in the tennis spotlight like no Black woman athlete before her, racism has overshadowed Althea Gibson’s talents.
